Marquette, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Marquette is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Marquette County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, cold wave, and winter weather.
Storm events near Marquette
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Marquette's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Marquette itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Marquette County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Marquette along with the rest of the county, not a Marquette-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 68.7 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 59.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | 34.6 | Very Low |
| Earthquake | 1.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 22.7 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 21.5 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 96.2 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 17.9 | Very Low |
| Hail | 96.3 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 45.2 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 38.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 73.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 51.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 90.1 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Marquette County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Marquette, MI at risk of?
Marquette is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Marquette County, where Marquette is located, are hail, cold wave, and winter weather.
What is Marquette's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Marquette County, where Marquette is located, scoring 96.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Marquette a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Marquette carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Marquette County.
Has Marquette had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 66 hail, 11 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Marquette since 2016.